Channel Manager: Independents Inland & Massmart

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! You are accountable To develop, communicate & implement a channel specific Customer strategy which is aligned to the business strategy that optimises the returns for organization. You are also responsible for developing and leading the customer plans that support the channel plans. Delivery of the Sales targets and profit objects. You are dedicated towards improving the capability of our Customer Manager and Sales Operations teams and creating a great place to work. Achieve Channel and Customer Metrics through delivery of joint business and category plans Drive service levels with incremental improvements by working closely with the customer and supply team Promotional strategy delivered in line with expectations and Tiger framework Work through Customer Marketing team to create shopper/category strategy by customer Execute pricing strategy and pack/price architecture in accounts Deliver execution vision for all key initiatives Grow share, range and distribution in line with channel account targets Develop senior customer relationships across account base Improve Advantage Group Survey results across customer base Create a deep understanding of what is needed to execute channel and customer plans at regional and store level Ensure cross functional teams are working closely to deliver execution Promotional ROI Support cross functional strategic projects Embed competition law and compliance within customer team – role model compliance and competition law agenda Analyse business: identify and manage trends. Formulate action plans. People: Lead and manage people development and training, ensuring team members are equipped with appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to perform effectively. Conduct weekly operational meetings to ensure continual improvement within team Mentor, coach and identify learning opportunities to ensure the continuous development of people and self Supervise and performance manage teams to deliver the maximum impact within customer base through effective account management People scheduling and planning – leave, expense & budget management etc. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.